[Dixielandjazz] RV: Clarinet, Tony Scott

[Tony Davis]

Thank you for these links, Jim.  That version of Autimn Leaves has 
instantly become one of my favourite recordings!

Cheers,

Tony

On 15/09/2019 11:40, jim at kashprod.com wrote:
>
> Tony Scott played with our band around 1968/1969.  Have never, ever 
> heard a clarinet played like he played it!  He could play Dixieland, 
> also, but this link is quite modern.  Stick with the video, and be 
> sure to listen on something better than a cellphone.  There are some 
> great passages.  If you don´t like the gyrations, just look away. 
>   Tony can be heard playing with the best….look for videos.  Later, he 
> got involved with meditation, and his music took a big swing.  Put out 
> gobs of recordings, though.
>
> Yes, he was that mad on stage.  Played louder than any trumpet!  But, 
> could play really low and very quiet, also.  He stayed at my house 
> while looking for a place to stay.  I had to find him a dentist, as 
> his teeth hurt him (probably from biting so hard on the mouthpiece for 
> those ridiculous high notes).
>
> He played with us for a bit of time, can’t remember now, but it might 
> have been a few weeks. We were working nitely during those years (from 
> midnight to 4am!)
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGo19gHevlU  Autumn Leaves
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwEhYRXjuOM Something a bit more tranquil!
>
> Jim
>
>
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